Home Phone comparison Google Pixel 3 and Tecno Pova 7 5G - Which is better?

Google Pixel 3 vs Tecno Pova 7 5G

44 out 100
Google Pixel 3
VS
65 out 100
Tecno Pova 7 5G
Google Pixel 3
Tecno Pova 7 5G

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 3 Manufactured in November, 2018, with display 5.5 with chipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 845, vs Tecno Pova 7 5G, Manufactured in July, 2025 with chipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 3
  • Higher pixel density: 439ppi
  • Lighter design: 148g vs 207g
  • Supports newer USB: 3.1 vs 2
  • Built-in eSIM
Reasons to choose Tecno Pova 7 5G
  • Larger display: 6.78in
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz
  • Higher battery capacity: 6000mAh vs 2915mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.4 vs 5
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
  • Includes charger

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options - 4/64 GB
- 4/128 GB		 - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 3 and Tecno Pova 7 5G
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
NanoReview Score
Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Google Pixel 3
vs
Tecno Pova 7 5G

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED IPS LCD
Size 5.5 in 6.78 in
Resolution 1080x2160 pixels 1080x2460 pixels
Aspect ratio 18:9 20:9
Pixel density 439 ppi 396 ppi
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No Yes (60-120 Hz)
Max brightness 420 nits n/a
HDR support Yes HDR10 No
Screen-to-body ratio 78.7 % 87.8 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 DCI-P3
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 3
395 nits
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
sRGB gamut99.6 %n/a
PWM (Flicker)245 Hzn/a
Response time4.4 msn/a
Contrast∞ Infiniten/a
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 3]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 145.6 mm (5.73 in) 167.3 mm (6.59 in)
Width 68.2 mm (2.69 in) 75.6 mm (2.98 in)
Thickness 7.9 mm (0.31 in) 8.9 mm (0.35 in)
Weight 148 g (5.22 oz) 207 g (7.3 oz)
Water resistance IP68 IP64
Back panel Glass n/a
Frame Metal Plastic
Colors - White
- Black
- Pink		 - Black
- Silver
- Green
Fingerprint sensor Yes rear Yes, In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 3
78.7 %
Tecno Pova 7 5G
87.8 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 3 and Tecno Pova 7 5G In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
Max Frequency 2500 MHz 2500 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (4 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Kryo 385 Silver (Cortex-A55))
- 4/2.8 (Kryo 385 Gold (Cortex-A75))		 - 4/2 (Cortex-A55)
- 4/2.5 (Cortex-A78)
Process Samsung TSMC
Transistor Size 10 nm 4 nm
Neural Processor Hexagon 685 MediaTek APU 655
Graphics Adreno 630 Mali-G615 MP2
GPU Cores 512 256
GPU Frequency 710 MHz 1047 MHz
FLOPS 727 GFLOPS 536.1 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 3
734
Tecno Pova 7 5G
1011
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 3
1882
Tecno Pova 7 5G
2813
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)7341011
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)18822813
Geekbench Compute (GPU)n/a2488
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Tecno Pova 7 5G]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 3
405358
Tecno Pova 7 5G
673173
CPU122440215846
GPU105572148921
Memory91809150452
UX85537157954
NanoReview Score405358673173
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 3
1647
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
Max Surface Temp.39.8 °Cn/a
Stability93 %n/a
Graphics Test9 fpsn/a
Graphics Score1647n/a
Sources: 3DMark [Google Pixel 3]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Google Pixel 3
8745
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
Writing score9549n/a
Web score6855n/a
Video editing6398n/a
Data manipulation6440n/a
NanoReview Score8745n/a

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 4 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Channels 2 2
Storage
Storage Capacity- 64 GB
- 128 GB		128 GB
Storage TypeUFS 2.1UFS 2.2
Memory CardNoMicroSD

Software

OS Android 9.0 (Upgradeable to Android 12) Android 15
OS Size 12 GB n/a
UI Skin Stock Android HIOS 15

Battery

Volume 2915 mAh 6000 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 45 W
Battery Type Li-ion Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging Yes Qi (10 W) Yes (30 W)
Reverse Charging No Yes
Fast Charging Yes Quick Charge 4 (50% in 40 min) Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 2:00 h 1:09 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 3
15:14
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
Web Browsing05:20 hn/a
Video Playback09:37 hn/a
Games03:31 hn/a
Standby Mode78 hn/a

Main camera

Matrix 122 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels n/a
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Digital
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (720p) n/a
Lenses count Standard: 12.2 MP Standard: 50 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
Main lens
Matrix122 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.8n/a
Focal length28 mmn/a
SensorSony IMX363n/a
Sensor size1/2.55n/a
Pixel size1.4 μmn/a
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Phase autofocus
StabilizationOpticalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 3
103
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
Video quality
Google Pixel 3
98
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
Overall camera score
Google Pixel 3
101
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 3]

Front camera

Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels n/a
Aperture f/1.8 n/a
Focal length 28 mm n/a
Sensor Sony IMX355 n/a
Sensor size 1/3.2 n/a
Pixel size 1.4 μm n/a
Autofocus Phase autofocus No
Stabilization Digital Digital
Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 30 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No
Selfie camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 3
124
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a
Video quality
Google Pixel 3
121
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5 5.4
Bluetooth features LE, A2DP LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.1 2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
DisplayPort n/a No
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*12
SIM TypeNanoNano
SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
eSIM Support *YesNo
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900n/a
3G BandsHSDPA 850, HSDPA 900, HSDPA 1900, HSDPA 2100n/a
LTE Bands*LTE (B700/B800/B850/B900/B1700/B1800/B1900/B2100/B2300/B2500/B2600)n/a
LTE category16n/a
5G SupportNoYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo n/a
3.5 mm Jack No No
FM Radio No Yes
Dolby Atmos No Yes
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 3
84.9 dB
Tecno Pova 7 5G
n/a

Other

Class Flagship Mid-range
Announced October, 2018 yr July, 2025 yr
Release Date November, 2018 yr July, 2025 yr
Launch Price ($) 800 n/a
MSRP ($) n/a 190
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included n/a Yes, 45 W
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

Results

After analyzing the data, we consider Tecno Pova 7 5G the clear winner in this comparison.

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